Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 800S · Midnight Black
Over-ear · 2016
95
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
Sony
Sony WH-1000XM6
QN3 noise-cancel · LDAC · 30h battery
95
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 800S · Midnight Black lands at 95 and Sony WH-1000XM6 at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sennheiser HD 800S · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Sony WH-1000XM6 if…
- ✓Best-in-class ANC
- ✓Excellent call clarity
- ✓Folding hinges are back
Sennheiser HD 800S · Midnight Black 95
vs 95 Sony WH-1000XM6
Score breakdown
Sennheiser HD 800S · Midnight Black
95 anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91
Sony WH-1000XM6
95 anc 98
sound 94
comfort 92
battery 90
features 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 800S · Midnight Black | Sony WH-1000XM6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | — |
| Release year | 2016 | — |
| Driver | — | 30 mm dynamic |
| Codecs | — | LDAC, AAC, SBC, LC3 |
| Battery | — | 30 h (ANC on) |
| Weight | — | 254 g |
| Connectivity | — | BT 5.3, Multipoint, USB-C |
Sennheiser HD 800S · Midnight Black
Pros
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Sony WH-1000XM6
Pros
- +Best-in-class ANC
- +Excellent call clarity
- +Folding hinges are back
Cons
- −Pricey vs XM5
- −Bass slightly boosted
- −No lossless over BT
FAQ: Sennheiser HD 800S · Midnight Black vs Sony WH-1000XM6
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 800S · Midnight Black or Sony WH-1000XM6? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 800S · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800S · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.
Is Sony WH-1000XM6 worth the price? +
At $449, Sony WH-1000XM6 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in anc.
Does Sennheiser HD 800S · Midnight Black or Sony WH-1000XM6 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.